Looking for plans this summer? Let’s find out what’s on at York Races in 2024.
Mid summer & 53rd Macmillan Charity Raceday- June meeting 2024 Fri 14th – Sat 15th June 2024
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The biggest charity meeting in Britain is getting bigger – attend to help raise money.
Celebrating fifty-three years of fun and fundraising, this event has now raised over £10 million for good causes, why not go along and support Macmillan’s single biggest fundraising event, whilst watching one of the best-known sprint handicaps for three-year-old horses in Europe.
Book your tickets for the macmillan charity raceday here.
John Smith’s Cup Meeting – Fri 12th – Sat 13th July 2024
York Racecourse is looking forward to the 64th John Smith’s Cup, for many, the informal highlight of the season, offering betting excitement and summer fun.
Racegoers can relax into their weekend on the Friday of the meeting watching high-quality action courtesy of the Group Three William Hill Summer Stakes as the £85,000 highlight of a seven-race card, worth over £250,000.
Book your tickets for the John Smiths cup meeting here.
Music showcase weekend – Fri 26th (evening) – Sat 27th July 2024
A fun day of racing with live entertainment in the evening, what more could you want? Who will be taking the stage you may ask…
Kaiser Chiefs will be playing after racing on the evening on Friday 26 July, with S club taking to the stage after racing on the Saturday.
On Friday evening, the concert is scheduled for 8.45-10.30pm, with the band on stage on Saturday between 5.45pm- 7.30pm. The artists will conduct sound checks during both Friday and again on Saturday morning.
Friday 26th is evening racing, gates open at 3.30 pm and the first races is scheduled to go ahead at 5.30 pm.
Book your tickets for the music showcase weekend here.
Sky Bet Ebor Festival – Wed 21st, Thur 22nd, Fri 23rd and Sat 24th August 2024
The week to visit featuring our oldest, richest, fastest and most famous races.
Sporting excellence combined with fashion and fun over four fabulous days.
Wednesday 21 August – Juddmonte International
Featuring the Juddmonte International (Group 1) – the richest race of our season, ranked number one of all thoroughbred horse races in the world 2012 and again in 2020.
Thursday 22 August – Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks & Ladies Day
Ladies Day, the social highlight.
Dress to impress for fabulous prizes on the Ebor Fashion Lawn.
Friday 23 August – Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe
Race into the weekend.
Featuring our fastest race, the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe
Saturday 24 August – Sky Bet Ebor
Join the buzz of a big raceday with your friends.
Since 1843, our oldest and most famous race, the Ebor, has generated much excitement and many tales.
The richest flat handicap in Europe, be here to savour the race and the buzz it creates.
Book your tickets for the Ebor festival here.
York Mix family race day – Sun 18th September 2024
Fun is focused on the younger generation with both visits from a popular character and the “Entertainment Marquee” which has been home to giant inflatables, diggerland, a children’s zoo, zorb football, face painting, and lots more. Look closer to the time for more information.
Part of this traditional Sunday normally sees the young riders taking part in the Pony Racing Series.
Book your tickets for family race day here.
October Finale – Fri 11th – Sat 12th October 2024
Your last chance to visit York Races in 2024.
The Friday offers a chance to catch up with friends whilst enjoying easy access to some of the best views and facilities on the turf.
In recent years, Saturday has become one of the busiest weekend racedays of the month nationwide, so there continues to be a buzz about the grandstands.
